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SJ03 EMV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,276 mi
Last recorded235,276 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 EMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 235,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 231,440 miles

battery insecure. both front sills slightly damaged. o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. front both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 209,747 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 175,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2011 175,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 11 Jan 2010 130,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,649 miles

wipers running on delay when engine running

Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 103,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 103,105 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,191 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SJ03 EMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ03 EMV registered?

SJ03 EMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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